Hiring "Sales Reps" for an MLM

the hierarchy of door to door sales is like that of an MLM anyway... I would probably not bother telling the sales reps that it's an MLM... and pay them commission only... and don't have them go and and push the business opportunity... just the product as then they can ask the right qualifying questions and then close with the benefits what MLM is it?

There was just another thread I was posting on about finding sales agents regardless of the business idea. I do have to say that paying them an hourly rate, like the other people told me, would be a great way to help bring them in so they know there is money in the job, band then giving them commissions on the side for every sale they get you.

Of course, you do want to be careful because others may take advantage of that hourly rate and not do as much as they know they could and they are just earning the hourly wage.

You could do this: take the potential agents and make them land a minimum of 5 clients in the next two weeks. If they reach the quota, they receive $5 an hour plus the commission. If they reach another 5 in the next week, you bump it up to $6...and you just go on from there. This way, you don't pay them off straight away and you only get the experienced sellers who show you of their capabilities.

I always say...give them incentives if you want to at the end of every month or bi-weekly to continue motivating them to work harder.

Good posts and ideas guys.. and thank you for taking the post seriously.

You might want to check with the contracting company you are working with first as they may have disqualifying activities such as this.

Aside from that, I have a real problem with this notion that you are wanting to hire hourly sales people to "promote" or sell others to "sign up" for this thing. This is the typical problem with MLM type models I've seen.

Here's a very simple question you should ask yourself, and if you cannot provide a valid answer, then perhaps you should consider the overall involvement:

If 100% of your revenue came from the sale of product, NOT from recruiting anyone, would your business hold up?

If your answer is no, then you really need to consider exactly what you are doing, because anything but a "yes" to that question means you simply do not have a business. You are generating revenue from recruiting people into something.

What caliber of people will you attract who want to work at $8 - $10 an hour? Are they walking up and down the street handing out flyers wearing a billboard?

It's not for me but there are a lot of pros and cons to review and consider.

MLM's have produced a lot of six figure incomes then most other business models. A large amount of people have been involved with them and if they weren't successful then no one would be doing it.

Two ideas to consider for pay structure based on what the business is:
1. Low hourly rate with commission (15%)
2. Just commission based but at a higher percentage (20-25%)

This idea has absolutely no chance of succeeding in a business model
that is built 100% on the development of personal relationships.

No chance.

None.

Nada.

Zip.

Zilch.

Did I mention NO CHANCE?

There are 2 or 3 basic skills that MUST be mastered for anyone
who wants to succeed long term in MLM. Those who are unwilling
to learn and apply those skills should just save their time and money
and do something else.

You'll make more money in the long-term by recruiting those sales reps into your business. (They'll make more money too.) In my opinion, this idea is not worth the cost and hassle. Just recruit and retail. That's how you build an MLM business.

Blessings,
Cody

This is the first time I hear something like this. Personally, I think it is a waste of your time and money and I highly doubt that your upline will approve of this.

You should connect with prospects yourself.